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Docklands has an estimated 19,151 residents, up from 15,495 at the 2021 Census — a change of 3,656 people, or 23.6%. Growth has averaged 2.8% a year over five years, faster than 92% of areas nationally. 328 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 87.0% of that increase. That puts 6,080 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to population updates from the ABS for the region and new street addresses verified by AreaSearch since the Census, the suburb of Docklands has a calculated resident count of approximately 19,151 in May 2026. This represents a growth of 3,656 individuals (23.6%) from the 2021 Census, which counted 15,495 residents. This demographic shift is determined from the current resident figure of 19,151, which AreaSearch compiled by studying the ABS Estimated Resident Population numbers from June 2025 alongside an additional 328 verified addresses established since the Census. Such a population size means there are 6,079 residents per square kilometer, placing the locality within the top 10% of areas analyzed by AreaSearch, highlighting the high demand for local land.
The growth rate of 23.6% in the suburb of Docklands since the 2021 Census outpaced the state figure of 9.3% and national benchmarks, positioning the locality as a leading growth zone. Overseas migration was the primary driver of this population growth, accounting for roughly 87.0% of the overall increase in recent times. AreaSearch utilizes the 2024 demographic projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia for individual SA2 sectors, using 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 sectors where this data is unavailable, projections are sourced from the 2023 Victorian State Government regional forecasts, adjusted using a weighted aggregation method to scale population growth from LGA to SA2 divisions. The projected growth rates by age group from these aggregations are also applied across all regions for the years 2032 to 2041. Based on these anticipated demographic trends, the suburb of Docklands is projected to experience remarkable growth that ranks in the top 10 percent of national statistical areas, with expectations to expand by 9,975 residents by 2041, representing a total gain of 52.1% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
4,108 new dwellings have been approved in Docklands over the past five years, an average of 821 a year. That places the area in the 87th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 43 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 1,027 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 0% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 1,426, running ahead of that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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An analysis of ABS building approvals by AreaSearch indicates that the suburb of Docklands has averaged approximately 821 dwelling approvals per year, summing to about 4,108 residential units over the last 5 financial years. For the current FY-26 period, 1,308 approvals have been registered so far. With an average addition of only 0.6 new residents per constructed dwelling annually over the 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, the volume of housing supply matches or exceeds local demand, offering buyers more options while paving the way for population increases beyond current projections.
New residences are being built with an average valuation of $680,000, illustrating a developer focus on high-end, premium properties. Furthermore, commercial approvals valued at $1.074 billion have been logged in the current financial year, demonstrating robust momentum in commercial construction. Recent construction projects have consisted entirely of attached properties. This shift toward high-density living offers accessible options for entry-level buyers, downsizers, and investors. With approximately 13 residents for each approved dwelling, the suburb of Docklands exhibits the key markers of a developing growth corridor. Long-term forecasts indicate that the suburb of Docklands will add 9,975 occupants by 2041, according to the most recent quarterly estimates from AreaSearch. At the current pace of construction, the supply of new housing is expected to easily satisfy demand, creating favorable market conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating growth that exceeds current population forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Docklands
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 25 current infrastructure and development projects inside Docklands, worth an estimated $19.6 billion. A further 175 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $109.8 billion. 77 are already under construction and 59 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and transport & logistics. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local infrastructure projects, major works, and urban planning decisions are key drivers of regional growth. AreaSearch has identified 86 active projects that are expected to influence the locality. Notable developments include Elysium Fields, Victoria Harbour Precinct, Collins Wharf - Final Three Towers, and Sento, with details on the most relevant schemes provided below.
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Elysium Fields
A $1.7 billion biosphere-inspired wellness precinct in Docklands featuring approximately 1,100 to 1,700 dwellings across multiple towers. The project includes a 200-plus room luxury hotel, Australia's largest Saint Haven private wellness club, and the Elysian Reverse Ageing Medical Clinic. Designed to integrate advanced health technologies like cryotherapy, MRI diagnostics, and circadian lighting, the site also features 3,700 square meters of public gardens under a futuristic glass dome. Early construction works on the first phase, involving three towers, commenced in late 2024 with Hamilton Marino appointed as the lead builder.
Victoria Harbour Precinct
A major urban renewal precinct in Docklands delivering a mix of residential, commercial, and retail spaces. Current active phases include the Collins Wharf waterfront neighbourhood (featuring Ancora, Regatta, and Aluna residences) and a major Build-to-Rent tower at 899 Collins Street. The precinct aims to deliver over 2,300 new homes in its current construction wave.
Collins Wharf - Final Three Towers
The final three towers of the Collins Wharf precinct are under construction, comprising 915 luxury waterfront apartments across three towers of up to 28 storeys. This completes the $1.2 billion waterfront development by Lendlease, featuring public parkland and dual-waterfront views.
Central Pier Redevelopment
The revitalisation of the heritage-listed Central Pier following its complete removal in October 2025 due to structural failure. The project is currently in a transitional activation phase, featuring the Echo light installation which traces the original pier footprint with 145 illuminated buoys. Future redevelopment is guided by the Vision and Place Principles strategy (Reflect, Flourish, Celebrate, Play, and Connect), focusing on a vibrant waterfront destination with public open space and cultural programming. While the pier structure itself has been removed, Development Victoria is investigating long-term options for the site as a civic maritime infrastructure hub.
Collins Wharf - Ancora
28-storey residential tower featuring 303 premium apartments and townhomes with uninterrupted views of Victoria Harbour and the Yarra River. It is the third development in the Collins Wharf precinct, offering luxury waterfront living with amenities including concierge, pool, gym, and rooftop terraces.
NewQuay West Development
Final major development parcel within MAB Corporation's NewQuay waterfront precinct at Docklands. The approved mixed-use project comprises five towers over two podiums with around 600 residential dwellings, commercial office space, retail uses, a public park and new pedestrian laneway. As of 2026 the project remains approved with no confirmed construction commencement publicly announced.
Greenline Project
The Greenline Project is a transformational 4km urban renewal initiative creating a continuous promenade along the north bank of the Yarra River (Birrarung). Connecting five precincts from Birrarung Marr to Saltwater Wharf, the first major stage at Birrarung Marr is complete while planning and detailed design advance for the central riverfront sections. Delivered by the City of Melbourne in partnership with design studios ASPECT Studios and TCL, the project integrates native habitat restoration and Indigenous cultural design.
Hartley Street
Approved 50-storey mixed-use apartment, office and retail tower in the Lorimer precinct of Fishermans Bend. The scheme, designed by MGS Architects for Claric 99, is planned on a former industrial site and includes about 400 apartments, a five-storey podium, 176 car spaces, recreation and commercial facilities, public open space and a new road. The site was reported sold in 2025 and the purchaser was expected to spend time repositioning the project, so construction timing remains unconfirmed.
13,795 residents of Docklands are employed, from a labour force of 14,122. Unemployment sits at 2.3%, with participation at 79.2%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.2% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth, so in an area growing as fast as this one it understates the likely rise in local jobs. The working-day population is estimated at 66,592, about 3.5 times the resident population, so the area draws in more workers than it sends out. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The suburb of Docklands features a highly qualified labor force with a significant concentration of professionals, an unemployment rate of only 2.3%, and an estimated job growth of 3.5% over the past year, according to statistical data aggregated by AreaSearch. In March 2026, there were 13,795 employed residents, and the unemployment rate sat 2.5% below the Greater Melbourne level of 4.8%. The labor force participation rate of 79.2% was significantly higher than the Greater Melbourne average of 70.2%. Census data reveals that a substantial 50.3% of workers operated from home, though this figure may reflect the influence of pandemic restrictions.
The primary sectors employing residents are professional & technical services, financial & insurance services, and accommodation & food services. The local area exhibits a strong specialization in professional & technical services, with its employment share reaching 2.3 times the regional average. Conversely, healthcare & social assistance employs only 7.6% of local workers, compared to 14.2% across Greater Melbourne. With 5.7 workers for every local resident at the time of the Census, the suburb of Docklands serves as a major employment center, hosting more jobs than residents and drawing in commuters from elsewhere. Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS statistics compiled from regional datasets, the last 12 months saw job numbers rise by 3.5% while the labor force expanded by 3.8%, leading to an increase in the unemployment rate of 0.4 percentage points. Over the same timeframe, Greater Melbourne recorded employment growth of 2.1%, labor force expansion of 2.3%, and an increase in unemployment of 0.2 percentage points. National employment forecasts released in May-25 by Jobs and Skills Australia provide further context on future demand trends within the suburb of Docklands. These projections, spanning five and ten-year horizons, have been aligned with local employment data to estimate future trends. While national employment is expected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, the rates of change vary widely by industry. Applying these industry projections to the local workforce mix suggests that employment in the suburb of Docklands could grow by 7.2% over five years and 14.3% over ten years, noting that this is a basic weighted projection for illustration and does not incorporate local population forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Docklands is $1,957 a week (about $102,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,182 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $59,022 a year against an average of $81,097. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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AreaSearch analysis of postcode-level ATO records for the 2023 financial year indicates that taxpayers in the suburb of Docklands had a median income of $59,022, with the average income recorded at $81,097. These figures are among the highest nationwide, comparing to $57,688 and $75,164 across Greater Melbourne. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since the 2023 financial year, current estimates point to a median of approximately $64,700 and an average of $88,899 as of March 2026. The 2021 Census shows individual incomes reaching the 90th percentile nationally at $1,182 per week, while household incomes rank lower at the 63rd percentile.
The data indicates that the weekly income bracket of $1,500 - 2,999 is the most common, accounting for 35.4% of residents (6,779 people), which mirrors the wider metropolitan pattern where 32.8% fall into this range. Housing costs consume 18.8% of income, yet strong earnings keep disposable income at the 59th percentile, and the area is positioned in the 9th decile on the SEIFA index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Docklands had 7,540 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 1% detached houses and 98% apartments. 19% are owned with a mortgage, 69% rented and 13% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $411 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,000 a month, a total housing cost higher than 86% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 21.0% of household income here and mortgage repayments 23.6%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Residential architecture in the suburb of Docklands at the time of the latest Census consisted of 0.5% standalone houses and 99.5% other housing types, such as apartments and townhouses, compared to the wider Melbourne metropolitan breakdown of 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings. The rate of home ownership in the suburb of Docklands was lower than the metropolitan average at 12.6%, with the remaining properties occupied by people with a mortgage (18.6%) or renters (68.8%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $2,000 matched the Melbourne metropolitan average of $2,000, while the median weekly rent was $411, compared to the Melbourne metropolitan average of $390.
On a national level, mortgage repayments in the suburb of Docklands exceed the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents are higher than the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Docklands counted 7,540 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 9,319 today, averaging 1.8 people each. 12% are couples with children, fewer than in 96% of areas nationally, against 33% couples without children. 39% of households are people living alone, and families average 0.6 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family households make up the majority of homes at 51.5%, which consists of couples with children at 12.4%, couples without children at 33.4%, and single-parent households at 3.8%. The remaining 48.5% are non-family households, with single-person households representing 39.4% and group households comprising 9.1% of the total. The median household size of 1.8 residents is lower than the Greater Melbourne average of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
64.9% of adults in Docklands hold a university qualification, including 39.8% with a bachelor degree and 21.9% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 91% of areas nationally. A further 8.0% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 543 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,126 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Educational attainment in the suburb of Docklands is high compared to wider benchmarks, with 64.9% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to 30.4% nationally and 33.4% across Victoria. This educational profile positions the community well for professional services and knowledge-based roles. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 39.8%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 21.9% and graduate diplomas at 3.2%. Vocational training accounts for 18.0% of qualifications among those aged 15+, which includes advanced diplomas at 10.0% and certificates at 8.0%. A significant proportion of the population is engaged in study, with 30.0% of residents currently enrolled in an educational institution.
This includes 15.1% in higher education, 3.1% in primary school, and 1.6% in secondary school.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Docklands reaches 61 stops on 76 routes, timetabled for about 34,500 services a week. The typical home sits about 120 m from its nearest stop. Trams carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 0.3 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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An analysis of public transport reveals 61 active transit stops in the suburb of Docklands, encompassing a network of trains, light rail, and buses. These stops accommodate 76 distinct routes, which support a total of 34,456 weekly passenger journeys. Transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents living an average of 119 meters from their nearest stop. Because it is a highly residential area, most workers commute out of the suburb, with private vehicles remaining the most common transit mode at 37%, followed by walking at 16% and trains at 14%.
Vehicle ownership averages 0.3 cars per home, which is below the metropolitan average. A significant 50.3% of residents work from home, based on 2021 Census data that may reflect pandemic conditions. Service frequency across all local routes averages 4,922 trips per day, which translates to roughly 564 weekly departures from each transport stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
Transport Stops Detail
84.4% of residents in Docklands report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 93% of areas nationally. 1.4% need daily assistance with core activities, and 58.8% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.1 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Public health metrics reveal excellent outcomes in the suburb of Docklands, based on AreaSearch assessments of mortality and chronic disease rates, which show a low prevalence of common conditions across all age brackets. The rate of private health insurance is exceptionally high, covering approximately 59% of the population (11,264 people), compared to 56.7% across Greater Melbourne. The most prevalent medical conditions recorded in the locality are mental health concerns and asthma, which affect 5.1% and 4.6% of residents respectively. Meanwhile, 84.4% of the population reported no chronic health conditions, compared to 72.6% in Greater Melbourne.
Residents aged 65 and older make up 7.7% of the population (1,474 people), which is lower than the Greater Melbourne average of 15.0%. Health outcomes among older residents are strong, with national rankings aligning closely with the broader community.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
67.4% of Docklands residents were born overseas and 58.7% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 96% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Chinese (19.8%) and English (13.8%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The suburb of Docklands ranks among the most culturally diverse areas in Australia, with 58.7% of residents speaking a non-English language at home and 67.4% born outside Australia. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation, representing 27.5% of the population. There is a notable concentration of residents practicing Hinduism at 14.6%, which is higher than the Greater Melbourne average of 4.4%. In terms of family ancestry, the three largest groups in the suburb of Docklands are Chinese at 19.8% of the population (higher than the regional average of 6.5%), Other ancestries at 18.9%, and English at 13.8% (lower than the regional average of 20.1%).
Other demographic characteristics include a notable representation of Indian ancestry at 11.7% (compared to 4.2% regionally), Korean ancestry at 1.9% (compared to 0.3% regionally), and Russian ancestry at 0.7% (compared to 0.4% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Docklands is 33, younger than 90% of areas nationally. That is 1 year older than at the 2021 Census. 48.7% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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With a median age of 33, the suburb of Docklands has a younger population than Greater Melbourne, where the median is 37, and Australia, where the median is 38. Compared to the wider metropolitan area, the suburb of Docklands has a high share of residents aged 25 - 34 (36.2%) and fewer children aged 5 - 14 (3.6%). The proportion of residents aged 25 - 34 is higher than the national figure of 14.6%. Since the 2021 Census, the 35 to 44 age bracket has increased from 18.7% to 20.1% of the population.
Conversely, the 25 to 34 age group decreased from 39.0% to 36.2%, and the 0 to 4 group declined from 4.5% to 3.3%. Population projections for 2041 suggest further shifts, with the 25 to 34 cohort expected to grow by 32%, adding 2,250 residents to reach a total of 9,183.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Docklands
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
|---|---|---|
| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 this month all 25 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Aug 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 328 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (15,495 at the 2021 Census → 19,151 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to May 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (SAL20766). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.